What are modular kitchens?
Modular kitchens are kitchens that can be assembled using individual units, these units are then fitted to form the skeleton of your new kitchen. Designer Kitchens for Less units are supplied ready made up with the doors fitted. There are various types of modular units, most kitchens comprise of floor , wall and tall units.
Most kitchens available on the market today are modular. This has changed from 40 years ago when kitchens tended to be bespoke. Modular designs make stunning designer kitchens available for the majority of people, no longer do you need to work with a specialist cabinet maker to design and build you a new kitchen.
Why are the pros/cons of modular kitchens?
Here are just a few of the advantages and disadvantages of this kitchen type:
Pros
- Appliances built to fit – Most modern appliances are built to fit in standard modular kitchen sizes. So when you purchase a new built-in oven to replace your old one, there is a very good chance you can find one which fits in perfectly.
- Quick to install – Once the units are assembled, unless they come pre-assembled (like ours), they can very quickly be installed into the kitchen space.
- Easier to design – Modular kitchens are much easier for designers to design, this is because the design can be refined by swapping out units until you’re happy with the layout.
- Cheaper – Bespoke built kitchens take longer to manufacture and need highly skilled cabinet makers to build and install, therefore they will cost more.
Cons:
- Predetermined sizes – Everything you choose comes in predetermined sizes. You can often choose from a few different size options, we can sometimes make bespoke sizes , but this comes with a surcharge and this is not usually necessary.
- Similar to everyone else – Whilst you can change the materials, designs, colors and functionality of the kitchen, a lot of it will be similar to everyone else. The only way to get something which is 100% unique is to get it made bespoke.
